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Jantar Mantar agitation only a trailer, warns Abhijeet Dipke

Jantar Mantar agitation only a trailer, warns Abhijeet Dipke

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Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Sunday thanked the thousands of people who participated in the group’s protest at Jantar Mantar and warned that the agitation would intensify if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was not removed from office or did not resign within seven days. In a post on X, Dipke described Saturday’s demonstration as a “historic” show of strength and said it reflected growing anger among students and young people over issues concerning the education system. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Gradually Improving’: Delhi Airport Says Flight Operations Returning To Normal After ATC Glitch | India News

‘Gradually Improving’: Delhi Airport Says Flight Operations Returning To Normal After ATC Glitch | India News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 07:36 IST Flight operations at Delhi airport are returning to normal after a major disruption caused by a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System. People wait outside the arrivals’ exit at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (Photo: PTI) Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) are steadily returning to normal after a major disruption caused by a technical glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight planning. In an update posted on X on Saturday morning, the Delhi airport mentioned the technical issue that had impacted the AMSS was “gradually improving,” with airline operations “returning to normal.” The airport assured that all concerned authorities were “working diligently to minimise any inconvenience caused” and advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. The clarification came a day after a large-scale outage in the AMSS system, a crucial backbone for ATC data, led to widespread delays and congestion at the country’s …

Canadian Man arrested for carrying crocodile skull wrapped in cream-coloured cloth at Delhi airport – India TV

Canadian Man arrested for carrying crocodile skull wrapped in cream-coloured cloth at Delhi airport – India TV

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Image Source : @AIRPORTGENCUS/X Arrested at IGI Airport for carrying a crocodile skull New Delhi: A Canadian man has been arrested for allegedly carrying a crocodile skull in his bag at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here, the customs department said on Thursday. The passenger was intercepted during a security check at Terminal 3 of the airport as he was preparing to board his flight to Montreal on Monday, the department reported. “Upon examination, a skull with sharp teeth, resembling the jaw of a baby crocodile, weighing approximately 777 grams, was found wrapped in a cream-coloured cloth,” the customs department said in a post on X. The Department of Forests and Wildlife under the Delhi government conducted a diagnostic test and confirmed that the texture, tooth pattern, well-developed bony palate and nostrils identified the item as the skull of a baby crocodile. Skull belongs to a species protected under Schedule I  The skull belongs to a species protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (WLPA), the department said. Further scientific analysis by …

IndiGo Flight Tailstrike Leaves Huge Dent During Take-Off, Plane Returns To Airport

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The IndiGo aircraft involved in the tailstrike incident in Bengaluru New Delhi: An IndiGo aircraft suffered damage in the tail section after it hit the runway while taking off from Delhi airport, sources said. The IndiGo flight No. 6E 6054 was scheduled to fly to Bengaluru when the incident happened on September 9, sources said. Visuals of the damage to the tail section show several white dents on the blue paint of the aircraft skin, indicating a serious tailstrike. A tailstrike happens when the tail of an aircraft touches the runway during takeoff or landing. This can be dangerous as it can lead to structural damage, especially to the rear pressure bulkhead, the cone-shaped area in an aircraft’s tail that seals the pressurised cabin. The pilot immediately informed the air traffic controller (ATC) about the matter, after which the ATC gave clearance to land. The aircraft landed safely, sources said. No one was injured. The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Delhi airport authorities are investigating the incident, sources said. The DGCA …

After IndiGo, Air India Issues Advisory Amid Delhi T3 Chaos

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Hours after IndiGo issued advisory for passengers to bring down congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Air India also released a similar travel advisory for people flying out of the national capital. Air India urged passengers to arrive at least 3.5 hours for domestic and 4 hours for international before their flight time and carry only 1 piece of cabin luggage for a seamless security check. “Airports in Delhi are experiencing heavier than usual footfall, resulting in longer boarding and check-in times. Passengers are requested to arrive at least 3.5 hours for domestic and 4 hours for international before their flight time and carry only 1 piece of cabin luggage for a seamless security check. We request our passengers to complete web check-in for faster movement at the airport,” read the travel advisory for Delhi airport by Air India. The advisory comes in the wake of major congestion at the Delhi airport that the passengers have been complaining about, highlighting long waiting hours at the airport with some even shared pictures of the crowd …